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Gardeners Martin Cuthbert and Sean Argue (from Pollok House) stand in the garden at Holmwood in front of fresh soil beds, as they help to dig in crops and cover them with manure
17 Sept 2021

A ‘green manure’ experiment at Holmwood

This year our gardeners at Holmwood gave the veg plots a rest, and undertook an experiment to enrich the soil ready to plant in 2022.

16 Sept 2021

90 years of the Trust in 3 minutes

Join us for a look back at what the Trust has achieved, with help from our members and supporters, over the last 90 years.

A view of a grand Georgian country house from a walled garden. A flowering purple shrub is in the foreground.
16 Sept 2021

Why we love House of Dun, Garden & Estate

Join the team at House of Dun for a look behind the scenes at what they love most about this special place.

A lady stands on a narrow parapet on top of Falkland Palace, holding an omega-shaped National Trust for Scotland sign. The rooftops of the village of Falkland and the Lomond hills can be seen behind/below her.
16 Sept 2021

A day in the life of a ... Building Surveyor

We hear from Tara, an architect and building surveyor for the Edinburgh and East region, as she describes her important role in caring for our special places.

A castle is lit up with multi-coloured lights at night time. A long stone wall and lawn area feature in the foreground.
15 Sept 2021

The wonderful world of Brodie illuminated

Brodie Castle is preparing to welcome visitors in autumn 2021 to the estate beyond daylight hours where, for the second year, we’ve created an exciting illuminating experience.

A large gravel area surrounds some pretty garden beds in full bloom, at Canna House. A flagpole with a saltire stands in one bed. In the foreground is an A-frame sign on the gravel.
14 Sept 2021

A walk in Canna House Garden

Enjoy a virtual walk around Canna House Garden in late summer with House Manager and Archivist Fiona Mackenzie.

Prince Charles and some other smartly dressed officials stand in a courtyard beside some stone steps. Prince Charles stands beside a plaque covered by a red sheet.
14 Sept 2021

The Duke of Rothesay encounters Scotland’s rural past

Our Patron, His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay was greeted by over 100 guests at House of Dun near Montrose earlier today.

A puffin sits on a lichen-covered rock, with several fish hanging out of its beak.
14 Sept 2021

From the edge of the world 2021 – part 4

Enjoy the penultimate instalment from our St Kilda ranger team this year, who have been as busy as ever!

10 Sept 2021

Trust’s Royal Patron at the birthplace of Burns

This week we welcomed our Patron, HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Rothesay on their first visit to Burns Cottage in Ayrshire.

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